Where do get the spindle sleeves? I think the industry standard for oscillating spindle sanders is 4 1/2” the rigid has a 4” spindle, do you buy the 4 1/2” and cut them down or is there a source for the 4”?

Both Ridged and Ryobi sleeves have been discontinued. If you’re lucky you can still find then in some stores. Just buy the 4 1/2” and use those (just a little harder to secure them). You could also cut them down very easily.

I just acquired the sander this week and I bought out all of the sleeves at my HD. So I’m set for a while. I just wondered if there are other sources. I think the HD price is a little high. I just checked w/ Industrial Abrasives and they have 4 1/2” sleeves much cheaper and I can get the sizes I use most w/o having to buy an assortment. In the future that is the way I’ll go and either cut them down or leave them as is. Thanks for the replies.

I get my from Klingspor’s woodworking shop online. Better prices, better abrasives, all around a better deal. They sell them in packages of 5 per size/grit, so you may need to buy a bunch, but they work well.

bondogaposis….I’d like to comment on your topic. I re-read your question as I was reading tefinn’s question in post #12. The drums on this sander are 4-1/2” not 4”. To verify before posting this I measured mine and they are 4-1/2”....The belt sander is 4” x 24”.....